1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Navajo | Exige |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
